Belle Valley Fire Department

I-90 Tractor Trailer Rollover

March 28, 2008 | Recent Calls

TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident - Assist to Perry Hi-Way

DATE: March 25th

LOCATION: I-90 West of Peach St

DESCRIPTION: Belle Valley was requested by Perry Hi-Way at the scene of a tractor trailer rollover on I-90. The initial dispatch was for Rescue 38 only. Upon the rescues arrival, Captain 370 assumed command from Ambulance 79 and requested an engine from BVFD respond due to a diesel fuel leak. Ambulance 79 transported the driver of the semi to a local hospital. Crews from Rescue 38 and Engine 31 worked on controling both leaks from the fuel tanks and remained on scene until the rig was uprighted. Erie County EMA and PSP were also on location.

COMMAND: PHHC Ambulance 79 and BVFD Captain 370

DEPTS: PHHC: Ambulance 79
BVFD: Rescue 38, Engine 31, Fire Police
ECI: Medic Unit

PHOTOS: BY Dave Rinke, BVFD

Rescue 38 & Engine 31 crews working on diesel fuel leak

Engine 31 on it's first call since returning in service. Rescue 38 lighting up the scene in front of it.

Shutting down the power to the semi

Damage to the passenger side of the rig

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